06/04/2025
*This is going to be a lengthy post*
I apologize for the delay on our dog of the month winners… it was an emotional one for me. I’ve been struggling to find the perfect words to encapsulate my thoughts and feelings.
You see, when I drew the name, it brought tears to my eyes. There should have been two winners for this month. Sadly, one of these sweet girls passed a few days after what would end up being her final groom with me. My lovely Lola.
Mom had made me aware that she hadn’t been feeling well a few days prior to her appointment. She seemed very tired when she arrived. I didn’t want to put her through the long process of her full groom. So I did everything I could to just make her a little more comfortable until after her vet visit to get an idea of what was ailing her. She still gave me her usual s***k, demanding endless pets as she always has. After all, she is the Queen of the house. How dare I, her humble servant, cease my affections.
At Lola’s final appointment, I had a sickly feeling twisting in my gut that this would be my final time of having the pleasure of grooming her. So I held her and cried for a little while. Just in case. I needed her to feel just how much I love her, if this would be our last groom together. After sometime, I replaced the sickly feeling with hope. Maybe it would all get sorted out. Her sister, Leeloo, had an appointment the following Tuesday. Lola’s checkup would be monday. When Leeloo and her parents arrived, I knew. Despite this, with my last spark of hope I asked how the vet appointment went. Sadly, she passed the day before at home in her mom’s arms. I believe Lola was waiting for mom to get home to hold her.
Over the years, I have grown close to her mom. Talking about everything and nothing before and after her appointments. They truly are like family to me. My heart broke twice that day. Once for Lola and once for her mom. Knowing how painful it was for her.
Lola was, is, and always will be such a special girl. I always looked forward to my days with her. No matter what my day was like, she always managed to put a smile on my face. I know she did that for many. Absolutely one of a kind with a huge personality. She made sure you knew royalty had entered the room. Not even cancer could dim her. She beat it, all while making treatment look easy. A truly strong and beautiful soul. I am so grateful I got to be her trusted groomer for so many years. ❤️🩹
Please send her a heavenly congratulations!😇 As for Leeloo, congrats sweet girl! I can’t wait to see you again to give you double the treats and love. 🥰
